Summer Berry, Yogurt and Buckwheat Honey FoolsStrained yogurt (a.k.a. skyr) whipped with heavy cream makes a fluffy base for summer berries kissed with buckwheat honey. A naturally gluten-free recipe. Indian summer is in full swing and all I want to do is lie on the couch in my skivvies, fan turned on...

An Ode to Orgeat: Classic Mai Tai, Japanese Cocktail + Orgeat Chantilly {with an Almond Peach Buckle}A celebration of the almond-based mixer orgeat, which features in classic cocktails and makes a delightful addition to whipped cream, too. A collaboration with Jessica and Mitch of Thread and Bones . The first time I tasted or heard of orgeat was in the pas...

An Ode to Ogreat: Classic Mai Tai, Japanese Cocktail + Orgeat Chantilly {with an Almond Peach Buckle}A celebration of the almond-based mixer orgeat, which features in classic cocktails and makes a delightful addition to whipped cream, too. A collaboration with Jessica and Mitch of Thread and Bones . The first time I tasted or heard of orgeat was in the pas...

Watermelon Jicama Salad with Cotija, Cumin and LimeA piquant take on the ubiquitous watermelon feta salad, this gets a boost from crunchy jicama, cotija cheese, and an eye-opening dressing. *Many thanks to Jered's Pottery , Cogworks and Milkman for sponsoring the blog this month! Click the links to be trans...

Basil Plum Pimm's CupThe classic Pimm's Cup cocktail gets a summery twist from fresh plums and basil. Even though I lived a mere 10 minute drive from San Francisco's acclaimed vegan restaurant Millenium for a decade, it wasn't until it moved to Rockridge that I finally got to ...

Padrón Pepper Margherita Pizza {gluten-free}Margherita pizza gets an update from piquant padrón peppers, a touch of chèvre, and a gluten-free, whole-grain crust. Our favorite nightshades are in season and Jay and I can't get enough of the little green devils. (In fact, we're a whole family of capsic...

Raspberry, Lillet + Lemon Verbena PopsiclesChill out with a boozy popsicle (a.k.a. poptail) kissed with fresh lemon verbena, citrusy Lillet, and raspberries. There's a small garden a few blocks from our apartment that is downright magical. It's a permaculture garden full of fruiting and vegetable-in...